
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the McMillan Neighborhood of Washington, DC from $1,200 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the McMillan area of Washington.


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The Woodner

The Gale Eckington

514 Hobart Pl NW

Arcade Sunshine

Modera H Street

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Union Heights

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Link Apartments® H Street

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The Iris

7th Flats

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Zen Apollo

Adams Garden Towers

Affinity at 2M

2414 N Capitol St NW

Edgewood Commons 611 & Gardens
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Market House

Highland Park at Columbia Heights Metro

Avec on H Street

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Ellington Apartments

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ONE501

The Florian

Hanover 8th Street
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Banner Lane

AdMo Heights

The Clifton

The MO

Capitol View on 14th

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The Louis

Jefferson Marketplace

The Shaw

Andover House
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The Shay

2610 Georgia Ave NW, Unit 1, Unit 1

2905 Georgia Ave NW

Highbridge

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Zephyr at Wardman Park

43 Girard St. NE, Unit English Basement, Unit English Basement

610 Irving St NW, Unit 105, Unit 105

2600 Georgia Ave NW
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39 Bryant St NW

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LaSalle Park Apartments

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Sovren
McMillan, Washington, DC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in McMillan?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| McMillan Studio Apartments | $2,088 | $1,240 | $6,753 |
| McMillan 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,626 | $1,315 | $9,598 |
| McMillan 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,000 | $1,583 | $10,000+ |
| McMillan 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,420 | $2,100 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available McMillan Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the McMillan area of Washington, DC is a Studio unit found at The Woodner priced from $1,240. LaSalle Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,315. Here are the most affordable McMillan apartments for rent in Washington, DC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,240 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| The Gale Eckington | Studio 1 Bath - S02 Affordable 80% | Studio,1BA | $1,396 |
| Modera H Street | S01 | Studio,1BA | $1,440 |
| Union Heights | S1A | Studio,1BA | $1,443 |
| Quebec House Apartments | Studio A | Studio,1BA | $1,483 |
| Arcade Sunshine | STELLAR | Studio,1BA | $1,487 |
| The Iris | S5AFF | Studio,1BA | $1,529 |
| 7th Flats | S4.8 IZ | Studio,1BA | $1,557 |
| Park East Apartments - Now Offering Furnished Units! | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,588 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in McMillan, DC
As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the McMillan area is the $2.90 price per square foot 2B Model at Hanover 8th Street in the in the Edgewood neighborhood starting from $3,139. The second greatest value McMillan apartment is the 2 Bed - 1 Bath Model at Ellington Apartments starting at $2,499 with a $2.50 price per square foot in the Edgewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for McMillan apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanover 8th Street | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.90 |
| Ellington Apartments | 2 Bed - 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| View 14 | One Bedroom Den A2AD-1 | 1BR,2BA | $3.24 |
| GEORGIA FLATS | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
| 43 Girard St. NE, Unit English Basement | 43 Girard St. NE | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
| LaSalle Park Apartments | Two Bedroom Premium | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| The Shay | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.14 |
| The Gale Eckington | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath - A1 Affordable 80% | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| Arcade Sunshine | STELLAR | Studio ,1BA | $3.21 |
| The Woodner | Standard Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMcmillan, Washington, DC
Ranked #54
Among cities in District of Columbia for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap McMillan Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in McMillan?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in McMillan is under $1,588.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in McMillan?
The cheapest apartment in McMillan is LaSalle Park Apartments which is listed at $1,315, while the average apartment in McMillan costs $7,713.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in McMillan?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 617 regular apartments in McMillan that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in McMillan?
Cheap apartments in McMillan have an average cost of $3,021 which is $4,692 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in McMillan.
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